still

/stˈɪl/ · 1 syllable

Meaning

adjective

not in physical motion
“the inertia of an object at rest”
marked by absence of sound
“a silent house”
(of a body of water) free from disturbance by heavy waves
“a ribbon of sand between the angry sea and the placid bay”
used of pictures; of a single or static photograph not presented so as to create the illusion of motion; or representing objects not capable of motion
“a still photograph”
not sparkling
“a still wine”
free from noticeable current
“a still pond”

adverb

with reference to action or condition; without change, interruption, or cessation
“it's still warm outside”
despite anything to the contrary (usually preceding a concession)
“although I'm a little afraid, however I'd like to try it”
to a greater degree or extent; used with comparisons
“looked sick and felt even worse”
without moving or making a sound
“he sat still as a statue”

verb

noun

a static photograph (especially one taken from a movie and used for advertising purposes)
“he wanted some stills for a magazine ad”
(poetic) tranquil silence
“the still of the night”
an apparatus used for the distillation of liquids; consists of a vessel in which a substance is vaporized by heat and a condenser where the vapor is condensed
a plant and works where alcoholic drinks are made by distillation

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